Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $54,976 in Abingdon. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Jayden
I've lived in Fairview for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Denver, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Nice parks and green spaces
- The traffic scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for young professionals. Hope this helps!.
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wild_asher45
thanks for sharing
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Melanie Johnson
facts
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Matthew Price
underrated comment
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Hunter Thomas
Came here for family and stayed because it's not perfect but it works for me. The food scene is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Amanda L.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is excellent in most areas.
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Lily Flores
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a pharmacist, 29, moved here 4 years ago from Austin. I've lived in Midtown and Springfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally average - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Winters are long and cold
2. Not very walkable outside downtown
3. The cultural scene situation is competitive and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Midtown: Great for couples. pretty good vibes, walkable.
- Springfield: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Austin, everything felt decent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is developing. You can live comfortably on $100K-$130K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Deborah R.
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Angel Jimenez
Hot take but the quality of life is solid. I know a lot of people disagree but after 12 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Serenity R.
I'm a data analyst and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
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Victoria L.
I'm a physical therapist and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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